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The — take your pick — grossly misunderstood or widely interpreted Michael Lewis book “Moneyball” about the Oakland Athletics’ search for undervalued talent had its film adaptation released nationwide today. The movie has garnered mixed reviews, and since my invitation to an advance screening was apparently lost in the mail, my thoughts will come some […]
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Astros rookie Henry Sosa has a disdain for wasting time that quickly ingratiated himself with his manager and his teammates. Sosa gets the ball from his catcher, marches purposefully to the pitching rubber and lets go as soon as the batter gets set. He pitches as if he’s parked in front of a fire hydrant – or ready to burst out of his skin in anticipation of his next adventure.
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The Houston Colt .45 uniforms will live again. So, too, will the shooting stars uniforms, the rainbow jerseys, as well as the more subdued garb of subsequent years. The Astros will tap into their old uniform roots next season as part of the franchise’s 50th anniversary celebration, the team announced on Thursday. For Friday home […]
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(To be read in the voice of America’s favorite Jewish grandfather from Milwaukee) “With the first selection of the 2012 first-year player draft, the Houston Astros select…” It’s official. The Astros have the combined honor and dishonor of going first in the draft next June 4. With the Minnesota Twins’ victory over Seattle this afternoon, […]
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Astros owner Drayton McLane said Thursday he has given “zero” thought to a fallback plan to selling the team if prospective buy Jim Crane doesn’t receive approval from Major League Baseball.
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